| Job Title |
Instructor-trainer, Canine Service |
| Job Description |
Instructs Police Officers In Handling Of Dogs For Police Work
In Canine Training Facility: Instructs Police Officers In Dog
Training Techniques, Such As Obedience Training, Tracking, And
Crowd Control. Demonstrates Dog Handling Techniques With Dog On
And Off Leash, Using Trained Dog. Instructs Officers On Subjects
Related To Use Of Dogs In Police Work, Such As Theory Of Scent
And Narcotics And Bomb Detection. Informs Officers (handlers) Of
Health Care Of Dogs And Responsibilities Of Handlers. Observes
Officer And Dog Teams During Practice Sessions, And Offers
Suggestions To Improve Handling Techniques When Necessary.
Contacts Representatives Of Other Police Departments And Law
Enforcement Agencies Throughout Country To Keep Training Updated
And To Schedule Training Sessions. Conducts Tours Of Facility
And Explains Importance Of Dogs In Police Work. Purchases Dog
Food And Supplies And Directs Maintenance Of Facility.
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